Washington County, Oregon
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Someone Shooting BB/Pellets at Passing Motorists between December 13, 2004 and December 29, 2004  [January 11, 2005] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office Arrests Nearly 1000 Drunk Drivers in 2004 DUII enforcement action prevents save lives  [January 6, 2005] Sheriff's Office Extra DUII Patrols for New Years Eve celebrants encouraged to appoint a designated non-drinking driver  [December 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office County teams up with getaflushot.com to provide flu clinic Elliot the Elephant says, 'Don't forget your shots.'  [December 30, 2004] Health and Human Services Fatal Crash Kills a 68-year-old Woman Not wearing seat-belt  [December 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office State Penitentiary Inmate Charged with Sex Abuse Involving Little Girl Detectives Fear There are More Victims  [December 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office It's Time to Get School Kids Immunized Elliot the Elephant reminds children and parents, 'Don't forget your shots.'  [December 29, 2004] Health and Human Services Three-car Crash Closes TV Highway During Morning Rush Hour Highway reopened at approximately 8:30 a.m.  [December 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office Collaborative Effort Puts Suspected Burglar Behind Bars suspicious man in a white Ford pick-up truck, investigation of pawned jewelry leads to arrest  [December 27, 2004] Sheriff's Office Tis the Season for DUII Arrests Multi-agency DUII saturation patrol planned for New Year's Eve weekend  [December 27, 2004] Sheriff's Office Ready to Read Grants Awarded to Libraries in Washington County Online databases are latest countywide library service to be cancelled.Established by Oregon Legislature to improve public library services for children  [December 27, 2004] Cooperative Library Services County Board Approves Interim Plan with Beaverton Plan calls for a comprehensive agreement about delivering urban services  [December 22, 2004] County Administrative Office Teenagers Charged with Making and Detonating Explosive Devices case referred to Juvenile Department  [December 22, 2004] Sheriff's Office First Confirmed Flu Illness Reported in Washington County Public Health Officials also agree to expand eligibility for flu vaccine  [December 21, 2004] Health and Human Services State Association Honors Washington County Sheriff's Office Oregon Jail Manager's Association and Oregon State Sheriff's Association present awards for community service  [December 21, 2004] Sheriff's Office Man grabs 10-year-old boy at Aloha store Surveillance videos seized  [December 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Aloha High School Student Brings Hoax Device to School Suspicious looking device harmless  [December 17, 2004] Sheriff's Office Donor Gives Veteran a Rest Says, A Vietnam vet shouldn't have to live like this.  [December 16, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Multi-Agency Traffic Team Targets Drunk Drivers Again This Weekend Everyday in Washington County someone is arrested for drunk driving  [December 16, 2004] Sheriff's Office Twenty Seven Volunteers Ready to Help Washington County Seniors With Drug Card It's all about saving money for senior citizens  [December 16, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Women Dies in Car Crash Near North Plains Deputies do not believe alcohol or speed played a role in this fatal crash.  [December 16, 2004] Sheriff's Office County to Recognize Gold Medalist Mariel Zagunis Olympic champion also carries banner of community service  [December 14, 2004] County Administrative Office Detectives Close Case on Burglaries at Banks High School Six teenagers charged with multiple counts of burglary  [December 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office Multiple 'Smash and Grabs' Over the Weekend Thieves smash car windows and grabbed items left in plain sight; rifled gloveboxes  [December 6, 2004] Sheriff's Office Inmate Back in Custody Found in Bay City, Oregon  [December 3, 2004] Sheriff's Office Arrests in teen prostitution Detectives seek others  [December 14, 2004] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office is Recruiting for Explorers Open Houses set for Dec. 10 and Dec. 11  [December 3, 2004] Sheriff's Office Don't Let the Grinch Steal Your Holiday Spirit or Your Identity Fraudulant email claiming to be from financial institutions circulating in Washington County  [December 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office Fatal Fire Hits Close to Home Mother of volunteer fire fighter dies  [December 1, 2004] Sheriff's Office Impact From Reduced Library Operating Funds Continues Online databases are latest countywide library service to be cancelled.  [November 30, 2004] Cooperative Library Services West Slope Community Library Reduces Open Hours Again Operating fund same as 1998 -- 99  [November 30, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Suspects in Custody After Early Morning Crime Spree Pair thought to have burglarized homes and ransacked vehicles  [November 25, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Hosting Open House December 2 for Tigard's Walnut Street Improvements Designers and planners will be available to discuss the project and answer questions  [November 22, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Eighteen-Year-Old Missing and Feared Dead Shot fired; two Hispanic male adults drag young man from residence into pick-up truck  [November 21, 2004] Sheriff's Office Elude Ends in Crash and Arrest Deputies chase suspect across westbound and eastbound lanes of Highway 26  [November 20, 2004] Sheriff's Office Canine Bite Investigation by the Sheriff's Office Dog removed from service pending assessment  [November 19, 2004] Sheriff's Office Bomb Threat Evacuates PCC Rock Creek Campus Washington County Sheriff's Deputies and Portland Police Bomb Squad respond, campus closed  [November 19, 2004] Sheriff's Office "Buddy" Bears Needed Program to comfort young trauma victims in existence more than 16 years  [November 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Forum on Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Fills Hall Attendees advised on finding lower priced, effective drugs  [November 18, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services County Closes Phillip Harris Bridge Officials cite public safety concerns  [November 18, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Community Safety Levy Defeat Leads to Operational Changes at the Sheriff's Office funding from the current levy will run out on June 30, 2006  [November 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Boards Seek Candidates groups to study issues and make recommendations  [November 17, 2004] County Administrative Office Westview High School Student Hit by School Bus suffered scrapes and abrasions to her head and knees  [November 16, 2004] Sheriff's Office More Restrictive 5-Ton Weight Limit Set on Phillip Harris Bridge Washington County and ODOT will cooperate on immediate repairs  [November 16, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Governor Kulongoski Releases Elder Abuse Task Force Report Recommendations Highlights four recommendations he plans to pursue  [November 15, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services County Announces Appointment of New County Surveyor Jim Elam Worked his way up through survey technician ranks, experienced in new technologies  [November 9, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Former Nurse to be Sentenced for Taking Drugs Meant for Patients Multiple counts of Computer Crime and Obtaining Controlled Substances Unlawfully, one count of DUII  [November 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office Campaign to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Community Forum to be held in Hillsboro Tuesday, Nov. 16  [November 8, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Family Fears for the Safety of Missing Endangered Relative Last seen Friday, October 29, 2004, wearing dark blue docker style pants, a dark blue or black nylon jacket  [November 8, 2004] Sheriff's Office Key Bank on NW Murray Robbed Robber claims 'This is a robbery. I have a gun.'  [November 4, 2004] Sheriff's Office Suspect in Nearly Two Dozen Residential Burglaries is Behind Bars I'm burglarizing your home, so it's best if you just leave.'  [November 4, 2004] Sheriff's Office DARE Fund-raiser Underway Donkey Basketball to raise funds for local DARE program  [November 4, 2004] Sheriff's Office Suspected Thief Nabbed after Citizen Helps Slows him Down Tries to escape on MAX  [November 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office Traffic Changes on Murray to Help with Last-Minute Voting Voters Urged to Drop Off Ballots Early  [November 1, 2004] County Administrative Office Fatal Crash Involving Schwan's Delivery Man Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) to investigate  [October 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office Man is Dead and a Woman Critically Injured Following Shooting in Aloha police dog leads to deceased male, possible shooter  [October 27, 2004] Sheriff's Office Mini Mart Robbed in Broad Daylight Hispanic male robs robbery at Tienda Mexicana Garcias  [October 26, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Announces Retirement of County Surveyor Ken Bauer Helped pioneer use of GPS (global positioning satellite) system for County surveys  [October 25, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Woman Reports Being Sexually Assaulted Sunday Morning turned over to the Washington County Sheriff's Office Investigations Unit  [October 25, 2004] Sheriff's Office Governor to Unveil Recommendations Aimed at Protecting our Vulnerable Seniors October 25th, 1:00 p.m. at Beaverton City Hall  [October 22, 2004] Sheriff's Office Tucker Waits for a New Best Friend Sit. Stay. Love. . . Adopt a Shelter Dog  [October 22, 2004] Assessment & Taxation Man Arrested After Attempting to Elude Deputies Charged with DUII, Felony Elude and Reckless Driving  [October 22, 2004] Sheriff's Office Free Heartsaver CPR Classes for Caregivers Coronary heart disease is the single largest killer of American males and females  [October 18, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Bank Robbery at US Bank Case turned over to the FBI  [October 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Suspicious Person Tries to Get in Moving Car Deputies unable to locate the suspect  [October 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Setting the Record Straight on 'Pocket' Bikes A pocket bike on a public roadway is a tragedy waiting to happen.  [October 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Three-year-old Falls from a Bedroom Window Objects children climb on should never be placed near a window.  [October 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Oregon receives $2.5 million bonus in federal dollars Given for success in meeting hunger and nutrition needs  [October 15, 2004] Health and Human Services Property Tax Statement Mailing Begins October 21st Tax bills reflect less than 1 percent increase over last year  [October 14, 2004] Assessment & Taxation Despite Vaccine Shortage, Seniors Need Their Shots Get Your Flu Shot  [October 14, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Strange Man Tries to Strike up Conversation with Young Girl Believed unrelated to earlier incidents  [October 14, 2004] Sheriff's Office Near Drowning Serves as a Good Reminder for All of Us 9-month-old girl nearly drowns in bathtub when mother leaves room to get a towel  [October 14, 2004] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office Seeks Suspicious Person Man who exposed himself Tuesday, may be suspicious person reported Monday  [October 12, 2004] Sheriff's Office 40-Ton Weight Limit Set on Phillip Harris Bridge Washington County plans immediate repairs  [October 11, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Crisis Communications Forum set for November 4th at Intel Jones Farm Creating and delivering effective messages under pressure  [October 11, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Suspicious Person Reported Near Middle School dark skinned, 30-plus years old, short dark hair and gold capped top front teeth  [October 11, 2004] Sheriff's Office Fourteen People Arrested in a Day Long Domestic Violence Warrants Sweep children often witness domestic violence, leading cause of injury to women  [October 8, 2004] Sheriff's Office Conference for Older Adults, Families, and Caregivers Saturday, October 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 PM at the Intel Jones Farm Campus  [October 5, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Protecting Children from Sexual Predators Participants will receive an extensive information and resource packet.  [October 4, 2004] Sheriff's Office The Inmate Garden Produces Nearly 9000 Pounds of Produce Garden is dependent on donated fertilizer and seeds  [October 4, 2004] Sheriff's Office Region to exercise public health emergency response plan Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties, local hospitals, state agencies, law enforcement, and other organizations to participate in emergency preparedness exercises  [October 4, 2004] Health and Human Services County Prepared for Potential Ashfall from Mount St. Helens Small Eruption Offers Reminder for Emergency Preparation  [October 1, 2004] County Administrative Office Suspicious Activity Prompts Warning from Crime Prevention Educators Pair takes money from man who suffers from Alzheimer's disease  [September 30, 2004] Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Vigil In memory of domestic violence victims who lost their lives at the hands of someone they loved.  [September 30, 2004] Sheriff's Office Seat Belt Blitz Ends in Nearly a Thousand Citations post-blitz check the compliance rate hit 97percent  [September 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office Crime Victim Advocate Volunteers Training begins October 25th  [September 29, 2004] District Attorney's Office Man Arrested for Impregnating an Eleven-year-old Detectives seek additional victims  [September 28, 2004] Sheriff's Office Arson at Westview High School Forces Brief Evacuation no damage or injuries  [September 28, 2004] Sheriff's Office Abused Women Can Show Physical and Mental Symptoms Decades Later Study participants had experienced multiple forms of violence throughout their lifetimes  [September 28, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services County Works through the Night Replacing Baseline Box Culvert Apologizes for Noise!  [September 28, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Standoff Ends in an Arrest Interagency Hostage Negotiation Team would be activated  [September 27, 2004] Sheriff's Office Washington County Jail Passes Inspection With Flying Colors 98 percent full compliance rate  [September 24, 2004] Sheriff's Office Public Health Officials and Mushroom Experts Warn About Picking Wild Mushrooms Death cap mushroom common during the rainy season in the Pacific Northwest  [September 23, 2004] Health and Human Services County Boards Seek Candidates groups to study issues and make recommendations  [September 23, 2004] County Administrative Office DD Fair Connects Families with Resources Helping the Developmentally Disabled connect with Sertvices  [September 20, 2004] Health and Human Services County Immunization Mascot Celebrates 10th Birthday September 27th Elliot the Elephant reminds children and parents, 'Don't forget your shots.'  [September 20, 2004] Health and Human Services County Holding 'Meet the Contractor' Open House for SW Baseline Road Project Meet the Contractor September 29th at Brown Middle School  [September 20, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Suspected Underage Drunk Driver Seriously Injures a Passenger ejected from vehicle may have sustained life-long injuries  [September 20, 2004] Sheriff's Office Fight at Aloha High School parent involved in secondary incident  [September 17, 2004] Sheriff's Office County's Legislative Candidates Take to the Airwaves Disability, Aging and Veteran Councils Sponsor Forums  [September 16, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Suspicious Pieces of Chicken Found at an Apartment Complex dog taken to animal hospital for observation  [September 16, 2004] Sheriff's Office Fatal Two-Car Crash Jeep Wagoneer, Ford Escort collide on SW Scholls Ferry Road west of Military Lane  [September 15, 2004] Sheriff's Office Crash Takes the Life of a 15-year-old vehicle completely wrapped around power pole.  [September 14, 2004] Sheriff's Office Update on Drive-by Shooting victim was innocent bystander  [September 13, 2004] Sheriff's Office Man With a Felony Warrant Arrested After a Foot Pursuit pulled over for speeding in a school zone  [September 13, 2004] Sheriff's Office Man shot in the head after disturbance at nightclub addmitted to hospital and kept in intensive care unit  [September 12, 2004] Sheriff's Office Washington County Sheriff Issues Appeal to Citizens in Fight Against Crime citizens invited to become Honorary Members of the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association  [September 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office Suicidal Subject Talked Safely Out of House transported to local hospital for a mental evaluation  [September 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Boards Seek Candidates groups to study issues and make recommendations  [September 8, 2004] County Administrative Office School Zone Speed Limits '101' Signs will tell you what to do  [September 3, 2004] Sheriff's Office Protecting Children From Sexual Predators Class designed to provide new and creative ways to better protect children  [September 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office Forty-three-year-old Man with a History of Mental Illness is Missing Last seen walking westbound on Baseline Road toward SW 185th Avenue  [September 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office Agencies to join forces against drunk drivers this Labor Day weekend Multi-agency sweep to begin Friday night, September 3, 2004 and end early Monday morning, September 6, 2004  [September 1, 2004] Sheriff's Office Thirteen-Year-Old Taken into Custody After a Break-in at Aloha Park Elementary School Turned over to Juvenile Services, sent to Donald E. Long Detention Center  [August 31, 2004] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office is Taking Applications for Reserve Patrol Deputies volunteers assist regular deputies on patrol and work in the jail  [August 31, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Preparing to Improve Cornell and Barnes Roads in Cedar Mill Meet the Contractor September 9th at Christ United Methodist Church  [August 25, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Owner of Pitbulls that Attacked Young Boy Arrested Bail set at $500,000  [August 25, 2004] Sheriff's Office Citizen to Receive First Ever Valor Award rescues child attacked by pitbulls  [August 23, 2004] Sheriff's Office Portable Shelters Provide Support During Public Health Emergencies Washington County assembles new portable shelters during preparation exercise for possible public health emergencies  [August 19, 2004] Health and Human Services Woman Claims Injury by Unknown Carjacker Investigation contradicts initial claims  [August 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Elderly Need to Watch Out for High Temperatures At greater risk of developing dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke  [August 17, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Take Control of Your Health Care Visit Getting the most from a visit with your doctor or other health care provider  [August 17, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services The Pig Bowl is Coming Up on August 21st Game two of yearly fund raiser  [August 11, 2004] Sheriff's Office Andrew Garver is in Custody in the Washington County Jail Being held on multiple charges  [August 11, 2004] Sheriff's Office County to Hold Meet the Contractor Open House for Lower Boones Ferry Road Project Meet the contractor and view the plans August 19, 2004  [August 11, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Oleson Road Will Close to Repair Bridge Road will be closed August 23 to 27  [August 10, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Three People Arrested During Drug Search Warrant Case will be turned over the Washington County District Attorney's Office  [August 6, 2004] Sheriff's Office Washington County Sheriff's Office Becomes the First Sheriff's Office in Oregon to Receive the Prestigious CALEA Accreditation Meets or exceeds the highest standards of performance for any law enforcement agency in the country  [August 6, 2004] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office is Taking Applications for the Next Citizens Academy Help Sheriff Rob Gordon promote and preserve a safe community through citizen involvement  [August 5, 2004] Sheriff's Office Washington County Honors Volunteers Volunteers Inspire by Example' is theme for celebration, set for August 12, 2004  [August 4, 2004] County Administrative Office Tragedy Hits Banks Community for the Second Day in a Row Dirt-bike hits pick-up truck head on  [August 4, 2004] Sheriff's Office Library Operating Measure Will Not be on November Ballot Board of Commissioners decides against 3rd local option levy request for countywide library services  [August 4, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Fatal Crash on Highway 47 Claims the Life of Woman from Vernonia Four others injured  [August 4, 2004] Sheriff's Office Sixteen-year-old Boy Drowns While Swimming with Friends Rescue attempt fails  [August 3, 2004] Sheriff's Office Tigard Public Library To Reduce Hours Modifies hours and services to make the best use of available resources  [August 2, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Search Warrant Nets Drugs and Weapons Traffic stop turns up contraband; apartment search turns up more  [July 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office Westside Interagency Narcotics Team Shuts Down Suspected Drug House Drug paraphernalia, variety of weapons and misc. reptiles seized  [July 28, 2004] Sheriff's Office Pit Bulls Attack Little Boy and Woman who came to his Rescue Dog owner arrested  [July 27, 2004] Sheriff's Office Teenagers Crash While Speed Racing Charges are pending  [July 26, 2004] Sheriff's Office Fifteen-Year-Old Girl from Arizona is Missing last seen getting into a burgundy-colored 70's model Jeep with Oregon license plates near 6th and Davis in downtown Portland  [July 23, 2004] Sheriff's Office Foster Parent Arrested for Sexually Abusing Children in his Care points gun at her, tells her to leave  [July 22, 2004] Sheriff's Office Women Walks in on a Robber points gun at her, tells her to leave  [July 21, 2004] Sheriff's Office People with Disabilities Face Major Barriers While Spotlight is on Rx Drugs for Seniors, Medicare Drug Coverage Equally Important for Younger People  [July 19, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Fatal Motorcycle Crash biker loses control on curve  [July 19, 2004] Sheriff's Office Man Arrested After Firing a Shot shoots at a man who was attempting to retrieve personal property  [July 19, 2004] Sheriff's Office Mother Arrested for Endangering and Neglecting her Children drug paraphanalia, no hot water, unsanitary living conditions  [July 19, 2004] Sheriff's Office Summer Reading Sign-Up Still Available at Seven Public Libraries Libraries offer 33 Kid-Friendly Programs Over the Next 4 Weeks  [July 16, 2004] Cooperative Library Services 50-Plus Fitness Test Take Charge of Your Health!  [July 16, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Toddler Nearly Drowns in a Neighbor's Pond Deputies remind parents to watch young children constantly.  [July 16, 2004] Sheriff's Office Bridgeport Road Will Close for Construction Road will be closed from evening of July 19 to August 2  [July 15, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Culvert Replacements to Close Zion Church Road Road will be closed twice: August 9 to 20 and again August 23 to September 3  [July 15, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Sheriff's Office Starts New Jail Deputy Reserve Program Opportunity to work side-by-side with jail deputies in a hands-on learning environment  [July 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office Clearer Air, Safer Curves for County Rural Roads Environmentally safe dust mitigation can reduce dust on rural gravel roads  [July 9, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Expect Delays on Oleson Road County will repair bridge week of July 12  [July 9, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Four-Year-Old Boy Bitten by a Stray Dog Detectives seek owner and vaccination history.  [July 8, 2004] Sheriff's Office Suspect Arrested in Connection with a Stolen Mail Case Attempts to cash check from stolen mail  [July 8, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Board Seeks Candidates group to study issues and make recommendations  [July 8, 2004] County Administrative Office Crime Prevention Coalition Offers Gang Awareness Training for Property Owners . . . multi-agency crime prevention group hosts monthly forum to prevent criminal activity in rental property  [July 8, 2004] Sheriff's Office How to Protect Children from Sexual Predators Sheriff's Office and North Plains offers class geared toward parents, caring adults, and educators  [July 7, 2004] Sheriff's Office Tualatin Basin Governments Crafting Program Phase of Goal 5 Fish and Wildlife . . . Goal is to balance improving natural resource habitat while allowing economic use of properties  [July 6, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Good Samaritans Help Get a Suspected Drunk Driver off the Road Boys throw fireworks into dry brushy area next to garage  [July 6, 2004] Sheriff's Office Boys Playing with Fireworks Start Several Spot Fires Boys throw fireworks into dry brushy area next to garage  [July 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office New School Zone Speed Limits Take Effect July 1, 2004 Other new traffic and motorized scooter laws took effect January 1, 2004  [June 30, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Libraries Announce Reduced Hours of Operation Double-majority failure forces reduction of services  [June 30, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Two Incidents Close SW Farmington Road for Several Hours Dump truck catches fire, diesel truck slides through stop sign, overturns and rolls down embankment  [June 30, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Board Seeks Candidates group to study issues and make recommendations  [June 25, 2004] County Administrative Office Gravel Roads Get County Attention Rural Roads Advisory Committee prioritized gravel road upgrades  [June 21, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Deputy Saves Kitten Stuck in the Engine Compartment of a Car Vet gives kitten clean bill of health  [June 21, 2004] Sheriff's Office Teenager Arrested After a Friend Falls out of his Truck Life Flight takes teen to OHSU  [June 21, 2004] Sheriff's Office Use Your Imagination to Help You Remember National Institutes of Health Study Finds  [June 22, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Three Vehicle Crash Activates Two Life Flight Helicopters cause of the crash is still under investigation  [June 21, 2004] Sheriff's Office Protect pets during fireworks season Keep dogs and cats indoors  [June 21, 2004] Assessment & Taxation Serial Robber Strikes Again may be responsible for at least five armed robberies in the Aloha area in the last month  [June 21, 2004] Sheriff's Office Suspicious Man Approaches Young Girls deputies would like to talk to him  [June 17, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Begins Nighttime Road Striping Program Nighttime painting starts July 12  [June 16, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Memorial Service for Lieutenant Erik McCrae set for Friday, June 18th one of the three Oregon National Guardsmen killed while on patrol in Sadr City, Iraq  [June 15, 2004] Sheriff's Office Support From Local Businesses Launch Unique Two County Summer Reading Partnership June 18 -- Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration at the Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant  [June 14, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Missing Boys Located Found at middle school in the early morning  [June 11, 2004] Sheriff's Office Suspect Arrested Five Minutes After Allegedly Stealing a Car also being held on a number of unrelated warrants  [June 7, 2004] Sheriff's Office Two Fugitives taken into custody in Ruesser Basement refused to identify themselves and were verbally uncooperative  [June 3, 2004] Sheriff's Office Evicted couple arrested for Tresspass Criminal Trespass is a Class A misdemeanor  [June 3, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Holding Open House for Cornelius Pass Road Project Staff will be available to take comments and answer questions  [June 2, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter Celebrates Adopt-a-Cat Month with Garfield the Cat to celebrate with booth Saturday, June 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Regal Cinemas on TV Hwy in Hillsboro  [June 1, 2004] Assessment & Taxation Gales Creek Road to Close for Culvert Replacement Road will be closed June 14 through 24  [June 1, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Glencoe Road to Close for Bridge Deck Repair Road will be closed June 14 through 18  [June 1, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Woman Stabbed After What Appears to be a Domestic Dispute allegedly when boyfriend intervenes in argument between 3 children  [May 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office Vehicle Gets Wedged Between a Porch and a Tree driver over-corrects to avoid an accident  [May 28, 2004] Sheriff's Office Crash Kills Bicyclist drugs, alcohol or speed not a factor  [May 28, 2004] Sheriff's Office Suspected Arson Fire Forces Family to Flee for Their Lives mobile home a total loss  [May 28, 2004] Sheriff's Office Agencies Work to Get Drunk Drivers Off the Road Memorial Day Weekend patrols to concentrate on problem areas identified by the OLCC  [May 26, 2004] Sheriff's Office Suspected Serial Armed Robber Terrifies Clerks and Customers suspect should be considered armed and dangerous  [May 24, 2004] Sheriff's Office Financial Fraud Takes Many Forms New Law May Help Recover Assets  [May 20, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Missing Washington County Man Located found off the edge of a logging road  [May 20, 2004] Sheriff's Office Cooperative Library Services Thanks Library Supporters Election results for Measure 34-77 indicated 52.2% support  [May 20, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Seat Belt Blitz Starts Monday, May 24th fine for not wearing, or improperly wearing a seat belt is $94.00.  [May 20, 2004] Sheriff's Office Former Deputy Cited for Drug Tampering Admits taking methampethamine, resigns  [May 19, 2004] Sheriff's Office Arrest Made in the Visitation School Burglary Based on forensic evidence seized at the scene  [May 19, 2004] Sheriff's Office Sheriff Rob Gordon Thanks His Supporters Receives 83% of the votes in primary election  [May 19, 2004] Sheriff's Office Suspected Meth Lab in Residential Neighborhood Shut Down house posted as drug lab, no one allowed inside  [May 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Public Housing Residents: HUD Needs to Hear from YOU! Your Opinion Matters!!  [May 11, 2004] Housing Services Elections Office Extends Hours for the Primary Election All Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on May 18, Election Day  [May 11, 2004] Assessment & Taxation Senator Bruce Starr to Help Celebrate National Public Works Week 2004 Theme is '24/7: Focused on Our Community'  [May 10, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Metro area Counties create a regional approach to improving access to health care Tri-County Health Care Safety Net Enterprise will transform public and private efforts into a more effective and efficient system for improving health care access  [May 10, 2004] Health and Human Services Resident Detains Burglary Suspect Suspect charged with two burglaries  [May 10, 2004] Sheriff's Office Library Facility Expansions Contribute to Growth in Library Use Measure 34-77 would provide Operational Support for Library Services  [May 7, 2004] Cooperative Library Services S.K.I.D. Hopes to Put the Brakes on Teenage Drinking Presented twice during the week of May 10th  [May 7, 2004] Sheriff's Office Partially Blind, Elderly Woman Stops Burglar in His Tracks Aborts attempted vehicle theft by grabbing would-be thief's bicycle  [May 6, 2004] Sheriff's Office Break-in at Visitation School Wipes Out a Huge Fundraising Effort Steal thousands-of-dollars worth of gift cards and scripts  [May 6, 2004] Sheriff's Office Tualatin Basin Governments Moving into Program Phase of Goal 5 Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection Goal is to balance improving natural resource habitat while allowing economic use of properties  [May 4, 2004] Land Use & Transportation County to Hold Open House for 170th/173rd Road Improvement Staff will be available to take comments and answer questions  [May 4, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Thousands of Students Take to the Streets County to take part in 8th annual We Make A Difference March and Rally  [May 4, 2004] Health and Human Services Open House at the Sheriff's Office -- May 26 Mark your Calendar!  [May 3, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Celebrates National Public Works Week 2004 Theme is '24/7: Focused on Our Community'  [May 3, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Bransford Named New Communications Officer Work with Association of Oregon Counties and University System Provides Background  [May 3, 2004] County Administrative Office Deceased Man Left At Entrance to Providence St. Vincent Hospital Driver leaves vehicle with body inside  [May 3, 2004] Sheriff's Office Armed Robber Forces Withdrawal from ATM forces victim to withdraw $40  [April 30, 2004] Sheriff's Office Two Down, One to Go! One sentenced, one arrested, one at large  [April 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office Alleged Child Abuser Behind Bars, Detectives Fear More Victims Allegedly abused a 13-year-old female relative  [April 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office Caution Is Key To Sharing Road With Farm Equipment Motorists and farm machinery can share the road safely  [April 27, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Suspected Child Molester Still on the Run Detectives hope the public can help find him  [April 27, 2004] Sheriff's Office Search Warrant Nets Arizona Fugitive, Phoney ID's and Makings of a Meth Lab Additional charges against Osborn, Creech and Bighouse are possible.  [April 26, 2004] Sheriff's Office Caregiver Conference to Help Caregivers De-stress Saturday, May 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Intel Jones Farm Campus  [April 26, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Accidental Drowning Death in Tualatin River multi agency team respond  [April 26, 2004] Sheriff's Office Cooperative Library System, a Unique Government Partnership Building on strength of individual libraries since 1976  [April 26, 2004] Cooperative Library Services County Hosting Series of Cell Tower Open Houses Seeking Citizen Input for Wireless Telecommunication Regulations  [April 23, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Westside Interagency Narcotics team arrests seven 22 detained  [April 23, 2004] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office Seeks Aloha Arsonist Sheriff wants public's assistance  [April 22, 2004] Sheriff's Office 50-Plus Fitness Test Take Charge of Your Health!  [April 21, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services County Boards Seek Candidates groups to study issues and make recommendations  [April 20, 2004] County Administrative Office Good hygiene key to stopping spread of Norwalk virus in metro area most have no long-term health effects from one or two day disease  [April 20, 2004] Health and Human Services County to be Responsible for Master Planning North Bethany Commissioners choose to discourage 'cherry-stem' annexations  [April 19, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Volunteers Extend Strained Resources in County Libraries Community volunteers contributed 95,450 hours of service to libraries  [April 19, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Sheriff Announces Public Hearing on Accreditation would be the first Oregon sheriff's office to be accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc  [April 15, 2004] Sheriff's Office Help Beef Up Victims' Services third annual All-American Barbecue and it's being held on April 28, 2004, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Public Services Building  [April 15, 2004] Sheriff's Office Fatal Crash Claims the Life of an Elderly Joseph Woman other driver attempts to administer first-aid  [April 14, 2004] Sheriff's Office Meet the Contractor' Open House Set for Farmington / 198th to 209th Project Staff to answer questions about final design  [April 14, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Sheriff's Office and Deputy Tim Tannebaum Take Top Awards for DUII Enforcement unprecedented second year in a row.  [April 13, 2004] Sheriff's Office Volunteers needed for Elder Safe Program other volunteer opportunities also available  [April 12, 2004] Sheriff's Office Missing man returns walks to Hagg Lake and back  [April 12, 2004] Sheriff's Office Pre-Prom Party leads to alcohol-related fatal crash, but it's not real presentation so real that some forget it's not real  [April 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office Burglar Arraigned on Dozens of New Charges Today suspect in dozens of burglaries from 2003  [April 8, 2004] Sheriff's Office Commander Pat Garrett Honored for Performance During Recent Military Activation returning after year-long mobilization with the Army Reserve  [April 8, 2004] Sheriff's Office 9-Year-Old Boy Killed by Car rollerblading  [April 7, 2004] Sheriff's Office Alleged Bank Robber Doesn't Get Far claims to have a gun, demands money  [April 7, 2004] Sheriff's Office Measure 34-77 Would Restore Cuts and Maintain Library Services May 18th election requires 50% voter turnout to pass  [April 7, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Aloha HS Student Rushed to Hospital After Consuming Alcohol In critical condition, but expected to recover  [April 6, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Announces Two Vacancies on Planning Commission Filing Deadline May 17, 2004  [April 6, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Woman Tries to Bilk Elderly Man Out of More Than 1/4 Million Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team review case  [April 5, 2004] Sheriff's Office Two Young Girls Charged with Breaking into Cars allegedly try to burn evidence of robbery  [April 5, 2004] Sheriff's Office Training to Focus on Work Zone Safety Road construction is the most dangerous occupation in the U.S.  [April 1, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Citizens' Donations Help the Sheriff's Office Buy a New K-9 K-9s credited with over 100 arrests a year  [April 1, 2004] Sheriff's Office Recognizing Child Molesters Protecting our Children - An Adult's Responsibility  [April 1, 2004] Sheriff's Office Grand Reopening of the Garden Home Community Library - April 13 at 8:30 a.m. Grand Reopening celebrates Garden Home Community Library 's newly expanded space  [March 31, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Call for Contest Participants - 5th Annual Chocolate Escape Dessert Contest part of Garden Home Community Library 's grand reopening festivities  [March 31, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Update on Reusser Eviction Case Deputies ordered by court to serve eviction  [March 29, 2004] Sheriff's Office Dedication of New Rood Bridge Set for April 2nd State, County, Farmers and Golfers Ready to Drive!  [March 25, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Brazen Cat Burglars Strike Again ten cat burglaries may be the work of the same person or people  [March 25, 2004] Sheriff's Office Realistic Looking Air Soft Guns Can Be Dangerous difficult to tell from the real thing  [March 25, 2004] Sheriff's Office Brain Gain for Seniors Concentrate on exercise  [March 25, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Spring Break Youth Art Activities at Your Library Five public libraries in Washington County participating  [March 19, 2004] Cooperative Library Services National Custody Search, Just a 'Click' away web site helpful for victims and relatives of people in custody  [March 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Cat Burglar Sentenced to 18 Years Behind Bars Accomplices remain at large  [March 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Employee Recognition and Swearing-In Ceremony Sheriff Rob Gordon recognizes special achievements of employees and swears in several others  [March 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Protecting our Children from Child Molesters Parents encouraged to take an active role in the safety of their children  [March 18, 2004] Sheriff's Office Man Indicted on Sex Charges Involving Young Girls Detectives Fear There Are More Victims  [March 16, 2004] Sheriff's Office Senior Citizen and Veteran Advisors Opportunity Group to study issues and make recommendation  [March 15, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Spike Strips Stop Man Attempting to Elude Deputies on Hwy 26 Charged with Felony Elude, Reckless Driving and Driving Without Insurance  [March 13, 2004] Sheriff's Office Crash Involves Deputy Enroute to a Call Collides with van at intersection, Deputy and civilian passenger injured  [March 13, 2004] Sheriff's Office Undersheriff David Hepp Elected President of the Oregon Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates Getting in no easy task  [March 12, 2004] Sheriff's Office Neighbor's Call Helps Nab Burglars Items taken from unsecured garage  [March 12, 2004] Sheriff's Office Tualatin Valley Centers is 'Outstanding' Treatment provider offers confidential treatment and a 24-hour problem gambling help line  [March 12, 2004] Health and Human Services Home-Invasion Robbery Frightens Pregnant Mother, Two Small Children Three men force their way into house, threaten mother  [March 12, 2004] Sheriff's Office House for Rent Ad May be a Scam Romantic Elegance' may not be what it claims  [March 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office Two Arrested After Search Warrant Served on Suspected Marijuana Grower K-9 SERT team apprehends fleeing suspect  [March 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office Mary Lou Ritter on The Future of Home Delivered Meals When funds can't keep up with the need, we have to get creative  [March 5, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services County to Rebuild Eight Bridges with New State Money Projects to be financed by $300 million in bond proceeds authorized by OTIA III  [March 5, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Reward Being Offered in Suspected Arson home burglarized prior to fire  [March 3, 2004] Sheriff's Office Elder Abuse Coordinator Tapped for New Governor's Task Force program honored nationwide for its unique and innovative efforts in the prevention of elder abuse  [March 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office Wanted Women Rams Patrol Cars Trying to Elude Capture driving vehicle that had been reported stolen in Beaverton in late February  [March 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office to Receive Award Deputies participate in innovative new training program  [March 1, 2004] Sheriff's Office Focusing on the 'Ability' March proclaimed 'Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month'  [March 1, 2004] Health and Human Services I-5/Hwy 99 Connector Open House Set for March 18 in Tualatin Public may provide input on the concepts being considered  [March 1, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Celebrate the Birthday of Dr. Seuss Read Across America  [February 28, 2004] Cooperative Library Services County, City of Cornelius to Host Open House March 4 for 19th/20th Avenue Realignment City and County staff to discuss project with property owners and residents  [February 23, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Large Meth Lab found after short vehicle pursuit with motorcycle K9 Gus tracks suspect to house with Methamphetamine lab in the attic  [February 23, 2004] Sheriff's Office Man shot and killed after deputies respond to Domestic Violence call adult white male in driveway with handgun  [February 23, 2004] Sheriff's Office Wanderers Alzheimer's patients who wander and how to help them  [February 20, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Developmentally Disabled Man Missing for Three Weeks 53-year old, Gary Finck, last seen January 29th  [February 20, 2004] Health and Human Services County Boards Seek Candidates group to study issues and make recommendations  [February 19, 2004] County Administrative Office Driver of Vehicle Dies from Injuries Suffered in Traffic Accident passenger's injuries none life-threatening  [February 17, 2004] Sheriff's Office Second Round of Open Houses on Goal 5 Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection Will Lead to Public Hearing March 29th  [February 10, 2004] Land Use & Transportation County hosting open house March 3rd for Tigard's Walnut Street improvements Information to be presented on Major Streets and Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP 3) project  [February 10, 2004] Land Use & Transportation County hosting open house for Lower Boones Ferry Road improvement project Land Use and Transportation staff to explain project and answer questions  [February 10, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Suspects Arrested in Drive-By Paint Ball Shootings One adult, three juveniles arrested  [February 10, 2004] Sheriff's Office 24-Year-Old Man Killed at Banks Lumber Mill Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA) to investigate  [February 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office Fatal Crash Takes the Life of a Hillsboro Woman slick road may have been a factor  [February 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office Unveils New Interagency Task Force to Fight Identity Theft Seeksaggressive and proactive enforcement of the laws related to fraud and identity theft  [February 9, 2004] Sheriff's Office Our Public Health leaders' thoughts on Influenza and SARS An Interview with Regional County Health Officers  [February 9, 2004] Health and Human Services Garden Home Community Library Closed February 13 - 16 to Finish Construction Project Portions of the library collection will be unavailable through mid-February  [February 6, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Seat Belt Blitz Starts Monday, February 9th International campaign to reduce number of motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries  [February 6, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Employees Plan for Food Drive -- Feb. 9-17, 2004 Last year's effort collected 1,800 pounds of food and non-food items and over $1,150 in donations  [February 3, 2004] County Administrative Office Poetry Comes Alive At Libraries in Washington County National touring group brings the printed word to life at local libraries  [February 3, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Suspected Cat Burglars Still On The Run reward for information leading to their arrest  [February 3, 2004] Sheriff's Office The Next Citizen Academy Begins on April 6th taking applications on-line, by mail and in-person  [February 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office All westbound lanes of Sunset Hwy closed west of NW Dersham Road for two weeks Traffic changes take effect at about 4:00 p.m. today (Monday February 2)  [February 2, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Fitness Test for 'Boomers' and their parent . . . DAVS sponsoring event to help avoid frailty and chronic diseases in old age  [February 2, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Inmate Artwork for Sale in Downtown Portland proceeds split between inmate and art program  [February 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office Hillsboro Man Arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving and Attempting to Elude apprehended in hardware store parking lot  [February 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office 9-1-1 Hang-up Call Leads to Suspected Marijuana Grow suspect taken into custody without incident  [February 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office Closure of Rood Bridge Road Extended until April 8, 2004 Ice and Snow Held up Progress  [January 30, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Changing Your Behaviors Knowing the stages may help you become your better self  [January 27, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services WIN Team Shuts Down Suspected Meth Lab Operation search warrant follows seizure of another suspected meth lab  [January 27, 2004] Sheriff's Office Garden Home Community Library Closes for 5 Days to Begin Expansion Project Closed to the public on Jan. 24, 25, 30, 31 and Feb. 1  [January 23, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Man Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Destroy Evidence at a Suspected Meth Lab suspect attempts to burn evidence in fireplace  [January 22, 2004] Sheriff's Office Agriculture Symposium Scheduled for January 30th Over one hundred people expected to attend  [January 21, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Process to Fill House District 35 Vacancy Moves Forward Three Nominated by Republican Party  [January 20, 2004] County Administrative Office Deputies Need Help Locating Missing Mentally Challenged Woman last seen getting on bus  [January 15, 2004] Sheriff's Office Rash of Recent Mail Thefts nearly two dozen incidents reported between January 8-14, 2004  [January 15, 2004] Sheriff's Office County Chair Brian and Hillsboro Mayor Hughes to Discuss Upcoming Agriculture Symposium Joint news conference to answer questions about upcoming symposium  [January 13, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Grant Pays for Family Caregiver Trainings Congress renews 'National Family Caregivers Support Program'  [January 13, 2004] Aging /Veteran's Services Search Warrant Uncovers Suspected Meth Lab Seventy-four meth labs found in Washington County in 2003  [January 13, 2004] Sheriff's Office Victim Identified in Friday Night's Fatal Shooting Detectives seek more information  [January 12, 2004] Sheriff's Office Washington County Road Conditions (Jan 9) Major roads clear - neighborhood streets still a mess  [January 9, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Weather Closures for Public Libraries (Jan 9) Most libraries return to normal operations  [January 9, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Weather Closures for Public Libraries (Jan 8) Patrons advised to call ahead during severe winter weather  [January 8, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Washington County Road Conditions Snow and Ice turn to slush on roadway system  [January 8, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Washington County Open For Business (Jan 8) Public Encouraged to Call First  [January 7, 2004] County Administrative Office Weather Closures for Public Libraries In Washington County Eleven of twelve libraries closed  [January 7, 2004] Cooperative Library Services Drunk Driving Arrests up for 2003 165 more arrests than in 2002  [January 6, 2004] Sheriff's Office Winter Weather Challenges Drivers Icy roads call for careful driving  [January 6, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Weather Closures for Public Libraries In Washington County Eight of twelve libraries closed  [January 6, 2004] Cooperative Library Services County Road Crews Plowing and Sanding Non-Stop Only freezing rain will stop them  [January 6, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Man Arrested for Attempted Murder girlfriend suffered multiple cuts and bruises  [January 2, 2004] Sheriff's Office County road crews ready to work around the clock Wishing for good old Oregon rain!  [January 2, 2004] Land Use & Transportation Health & Human Services gets grant for childhood immunizations Ronald McDonald House Charities has awarded Washington County Department of Health & Human Services $10,000 for immunization clinics for children  [January 2, 2004] Health and Human Services Libraries Announce New Unified Materials Recovery Program Amnesty Week, January 2 - 11, 2004, Recovery Program begins January 12  [December 3, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Libraries in Washington County Prepare to Increase Late Fines and Lost Material Fees Increases included in the County's fee schedule for fiscal year 2003/2004  [June 17, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Oct. 8th Event Heralds New State Park in Washington County Official opening of multi-use park expected by 2004  [October 4, 2002] County Administrative Office

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